BE PART OF AN AMAZING STORY.

Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.

SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

Creative Direction & Brand Vision – Skilled at setting and driving the seasonal design direction, ensuring alignment with the brand’s aesthetic and strategic objectives across all categories and platforms.
Trend & Cultural Insight – Expert at identifying macro and micro trends, cultural shifts, and their impact on fashion; sources inspiration from diverse outlets including runways, vintage archives, museums, and trade shows.
Strategic Thinking & Assortment Planning – Ability to define a customer-centric design strategy that supports business goals, merchandise strategies, and evolving consumer behavior.
Product & Design Development – Leads the design team in developing innovative, trend-relevant product that meets commercial, aesthetic, and financial goals across silhouettes, materials, prints, and color.
Cross-Functional Collaboration – Builds strong partnerships across technical design, merchandising, sourcing, CAD, and Omni teams to align on strategy and ensure seamless execution from concept to customer.
Vendor Partnership & Co-Creation – Leads external vendor collaborations and ensures alignment with brand DNA, quality expectations, and overall design strategy.
Presentation & Communication Skills – Communicates design vision and product strategy clearly through compelling presentations at milestone meetings and cross-functional forums.
Leadership & Team Development – Inspirational leader with a proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing, collaborative teams while promoting a healthy, open, and inclusive work environment.
Adaptability & Decision-Making – Comfortable taking creative risks, pivoting priorities based on market feedback and performance, and making decisive, informed design choices.
Color & Print Expertise – Strong color sense and print development skills with the ability to differentiate the color spectrum and create cohesive, brand-right palettes and patterns.
Industry Awareness & Competitive Intelligence – Maintains a strong external presence and a pulse on the competitive landscape to ensure relevance, innovation, and differentiation in the market.
Project & Calendar Management – Demonstrates excellent time management and organizational skills, ensuring the team delivers high-quality work on time and according to development milestones.
Technical Proficiency – Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Illustrator, Photoshop, and PLM systems to support daily workflow, line development, and design execution.

ABOUT US

This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.

JOIN US AND HELP WRITE THE NEXT CHAPTER IN OUR STORY - APPLY TODAY!

This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy’s, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy’s, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.